AST Plastic Containers

AST Plastic Containers is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic containers, with a UK production site in Wrexham, and 6 European sites.

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We're back at #Chemuk! Come and join AST at #Chemuk2023!

The show will be from the 10th to the 11th May, you can find us at the NEC in Birmingham at the UK leading trade fair for processing and packaging.

#packaging #canisters #plasticdrums #jerrycan #pcr

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AST Plastic Containers wants to say a huge thank you to all who came to visit us on stand H41 at #CHEMUK.

We had two great days and really enjoyed catching up with companies from across the industry!

If you missed us, get in touch: https://t.co/H2DevuvUpT

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One company, @PlasticsEurope announced its support for the European commission proposal for plastic packaging to contain 30% recycled materials by 2030.

Its supplying high-quality recycled plastics and new technology solutions.

Find out more: https://t.co/6TQC9nNeYG

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Well done to our team at the @chemukexpo today!

It’s been an action-packed event with plenty of interesting conversations. We’d like to thank everyone for coming.

There’s still time to chat to David, Matthias and Chris - there ready to help!

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The team is getting the stand ready for the second day of @chemukexpo at @thenec! Get down to stand H41 to find out more about us and our products

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Good news! AST Plastic Containers UK has been shortlisted for two of @PackNews' #2021PackagingAwards!

The awards ceremony takes place on Friday 12 November 2021 at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London.

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Here are the top seven packaging machinery trends courtesy of @packagingworld!

This upward trend could lead to increased automation of manufacturing processes within the industry.

What's more, these U.S. trends tend to cross the pond!

Read more: https://t.co/tC1i9xdh6c

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This month, @Tesco has announced that it will introduce a soft plastic packaging recycling scheme.

According to @PackagingEurope, “the supermarket expects to collect more than 1000 tonnes a year and plans to recycle as much as possible."

Read more: https://t.co/OsVwdGXPxN

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We are only a week away from @chemukexpo, and we’ve been busy getting our exhibit ready for it!

Stand H41 will showcase a variety of our latest and greatest products, including EST 20 – and 25 – litre containers.

Join us at @thenec on the 15th and 16th September!

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One recently released article from @RecyclingToday discusses plastics in the circular economy; an ideal, zero-waste economy.

The circular economy utilises materials used every day that follow a closed-loop, circular journey.

Read more: https://t.co/w6HFZzmPOL

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AST Plastic Containers is bringing a whole host of products to @chemukexpo, including 20 and 25-litre containers from our EST range.

We'll be telling you about our new £4 million recycling centre and its environmental benefits.

Who else is going? We'll see you there!

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.@shdlogistics has been discovering how ready the plastic industry is for the upcoming plastic packaging tax.

Our new EST 20- and 25-litre containers contain 30% recycled plastics to adhere to the tax.

Find out more about the tax:
https://t.co/ybThvRc4Oc

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We are happy to announce that AST Plastic Containers will be at this year’s @chemukexpo event @thenec in Birmingham! For more information on our stand at the NEC and our products, please get in touch with David Cunningham

Contact us today: https://t.co/ExqU4wnZ1t

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.@Bloomberg has highlighted the plastic nurdle shortage that’s currently affecting the plastic industry.

The building blocks for everything from laundry baskets to plastic bottles have seen a sharp jump in prices thanks to higher oil prices⬆️

Read more: https://t.co/R6V4EulBSg

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It’s been reported by .@ScienceDaily that the BOTTLE Consortium, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Portsmouth have suggested using enzymes to recycle #SingleUsePlastics 🧪

https://t.co/h0xZPIjTxT

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An article by .@Forbes states that – following a collaboration between Google, AFARA and HIS Markit – big data analytics have been applied to the plastic pollution crisis. Investments will be vital to creating a circular economy for plastics ♻️

https://t.co/iA8PZl9yTh

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Our mother company, .@AstPlastic Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH, has been doing its bit to help those tragically affected by the floods throughout Germany and Belgium.

We have sent a range of containers there to use for clean water for those who need it to drink and wash.

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AST Plastic Containers is looking for new talent to help deliver our products to customers all over the world!

We are looking for a new shift leader and a process technician to work at our UK base in Wrexham.

For more information, contact Matthias Hochholzer.

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Co-op has launched Europe’s most extensive recycling campaign for plastic bags, crisp packets and food wrappers. Recycling areas for soft plastics will be open in 1,500 .@coopuk stores this month!

Read more: https://t.co/b6z3OBQOyC

#recycle #reuse #co-op #softplastics

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The global plastic drum market has been analysed by .@TheJCStar. Its report highlights potential future trends in production and the market’s share value, and compares the results to previous analysis.

Read more: https://t.co/QEtzot4WMh

#global #plastic #analysis #report